Core Viewpoint - The newly released food safety standards aim to enhance food safety and nutritional health for consumers through comprehensive risk management across the food supply chain [1][2]. Group 1: New Food Safety Standards - A total of 50 new food safety national standards and 9 amendments have been published, covering various food categories including dairy, meat, and infant formula [1][2]. - The new standards include mandatory labeling of allergens and clearer expiration date formats, enhancing consumer awareness and safety [3][5]. Group 2: Labeling Changes - Pre-packaged food labels will now be required to highlight allergenic substances in a more prominent manner, such as bold or underlined text [3][4]. - The expiration date must be displayed as a specific date, eliminating the need for consumers to calculate the shelf life [5][6]. - The use of terms like "no additives" or "zero additives" is prohibited to prevent misleading consumers about the actual content of food products [8][9]. Group 3: Nutritional Labeling Enhancements - The range of mandatory nutrients on labels has expanded from "1+4" to "1+6," now including sugar and saturated fat, to guide healthier consumer choices [11]. - New standards emphasize the importance of reducing salt, oil, and sugar intake, particularly for children and adolescents, addressing rising obesity rates [12][13]. - Nutritional labels will now include a comprehensive breakdown of nutrients, allowing consumers to make informed dietary choices [14]. Group 4: Nutritional Claims - Nutritional claims on packaging will be strictly regulated, with clear definitions for "content claims" and "comparative claims" to ensure transparency [15][18]. - The new standards allow for additional information to be presented in a more consumer-friendly manner, such as using familiar terms and graphics to convey nutritional information [16].